Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and geotechnical consultancy based in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead diverse projects while mentoring a team of engineers. This role includes flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and a clear path for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Experience in writing Phase 1 and 2 reports.
• Degree in geology or civil engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commutable distance to Sheffield office.

Responsibilities

• Sign off interpretative reports and oversee site investigations.
• Manage geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Phase 1 report writing

Phase 2 report writing

Education

Geology degree

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Sheffield | £40,000

Are you a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you looking for a role where you can help develop a team of ground investigation engineers?

A new opportunity has opened in Sheffield for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. My client is an Environmental and Geotechnical specialist consultancy who have multiple offices over the UK.

As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects, from residential to mining.

As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer your role will vary from day to day. Your main responsibilities will include signing off interpretative reports, overseeing site investigations, seeing through geotechnical projects from start to finish and mentoring junior staff.

You will have the chance set up hybrid working arrangements with the option to work remotely from home once a week.

Company benefits

Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible working arrangements
Clear progression pathIf you meet the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Essential criteria:

Phase 1 + 2 report writing experience
Hold a geology or civil engineering degree
Live within a commutable distance from the Sheffield office
Hold a full UK driving licencePlease email your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) if you are interested in applying for the role of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Info

Job Title:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 19th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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